Amended Form 1940X

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April 11, 2024
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So, I just filed an amended form 1040 X paying additional taxes that I did not include in my original filing a form 1040.
Status was married jointly on original return. All calculations on form 1040 X are for Married jointly status, Which is my correct status. I mistakenly checked the box marries filing separately on the amended return. Don’t know what to do?

DawnC

Level 15

Why did you file the amendment?

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jsalmieriAuthor

Level 2

Had a stock transaction I did not include on original return. Additional tax was due

RobertB4444

Level 15

Since you filed the return you need to wait until it is processed before you do anything else. Once the amended return has gone through and the payment has left your bank account you can go in and amend your amendment to change your marital status back to MFJ. That status change shouldn't effect the amount that you owe in any way but it let's the IRS keep your marital status straight which can be a big deal depending on the state that you live in.

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